With reference to the commemorative coin released by the President, consider the following statements: 1. The coin was released to honor a spiritual leader from the Sindhi community. 2. The coin was released at Lok Bhavan in Raipur, Madhya Pradesh. 3. The commemorative coin has a denomination of ₹500. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

President Droupadi Murmu releases ₹200 coin honoring Mata Sahib Hasi Devi Ji

GS1History · Society · Geography· Art, architecture & culture· Prelims· 22 October 2026

Cultural heritage and spiritual icons: a GS1 and GS2 angle on national integration and socio-cultural mainstreaming.

Why in news

President Droupadi Murmu released a ₹200 commemorative coin honoring Sindhi spiritual leader Mata Sahib Hasi Devi Ji to mark her 200th birth anniversary.

Background

The commemorative coin was released at Lok Bhavan in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on October 22, 2026. It honors Mata Sahib Hasi Devi Ji, a revered Sindhi spiritual leader, on her 200th birth anniversary.

Facts for Prelims

Fact₹200 commemorative coin released to honor Mata Sahib Hasi Devi Ji
PlaceCoin released at Lok Bhavan, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
PostPresident Droupadi Murmu released the coin during the Seva Samman Parva and Yuva Prabodhan events

Prelims practice question

With reference to the commemorative coin released by the President, consider the following statements:

The coin was released to honor a spiritual leader from the Sindhi community.
The coin was released at Lok Bhavan in Raipur, Madhya Pradesh.
The commemorative coin has a denomination of ₹500.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The coin was released in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Statement 3 is incorrect: The coin denomination is ₹200.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of cultural and spiritual icons in fostering national integration and social cohesion in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Cultural soft power: Utilizing spiritual heritage to promote national unity
Mainstreaming narrative: Addressing internal security challenges through socio-cultural integration

Keywords: Commemorative Coin · Cultural Heritage · National Integration · Socio-cultural Mainstreaming

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